Cool MateMeaning of Themselves
used when people or animals performing an action are also affected by it
In simple words: the people being talked about do something on their own
Themselves in a sentence
- They seemed to be enjoying themselves.
- The children were arguing amongst themselves.
- They've bought themselves a new car.
- There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves.
- They themselves had had a similar experience.
- Don and Julie paid for it themselves.
- They wanted to spend the evening by themselves.
- They did the cooking by themselves.
How to use Themselves
Used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. Appropriate in both spoken and written English but more common in neutral contexts.
Grammar pattern
reflexive pronoun usage
Memory hint
Think of 'them' as a group and they can do things 'by themselves'!
Related words
Collocations with Themselves
- manage themselves
- enjoy themselves
- clean themselves
Synonyms for Themselves
- by themselves
- on their own
- independently
Common mistakes with Themselves
- Using 'themself' instead of 'themselves', which is not standard.
- Confusing with 'their' as a possessive pronoun.
- Omitting 'themselves' in sentences where it's needed for clarity.
Themselves appears in
More words like Themselves
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Themselves
What does Themselves mean?
the people being talked about do something on their own
What is the definition of Themselves?
used when people or animals performing an action are also affected by it
How do you use Themselves in a sentence?
They seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Can you give another example of Themselves?
The children were arguing amongst themselves.
What are synonyms for Themselves?
Common alternatives include by themselves, on their own, independently.
What is the opposite of Themselves?
Opposite meanings include others, another, different people.
What words go with Themselves?
It commonly pairs with manage themselves, enjoy themselves, clean themselves.
What are common mistakes when using Themselves?
Using 'themself' instead of 'themselves', which is not standard. Confusing with 'their' as a possessive pronoun. Omitting 'themselves' in sentences where it's needed for clarity.
How do you pronounce Themselves?
US: /["/ðəmˈselvz/"]/, UK: /["/ðəmˈselvz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Themselves?
Used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. Appropriate in both spoken and written English but more common in neutral contexts.
What CEFR level is Themselves?
"Themselves" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.